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What leads to the formation of an ionic bond with Hg2+?

A
the attraction of a noble gas
B
the attraction of an NH4+ ion
C
the attraction of a group 1 element
D
the attraction of an SO42– ion
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Which pair of elements will form an ionic bond?

A
N and O
B
K and Br
C
C and Cl
D
Fe and Ni
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The diagram below shows the atoms involved in forming table salt.Which statement best describes what happens next?

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A
Sodium becomes an anion by losing an electron to chlorine.
B
Chlorine becomes a cation by losing an electron to sodium.
C
Sodium becomes a cation by gaining an electron from chlorine.
D
Chlorine becomes an anion by gaining an electron from sodium.
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Which statement best describes how an ionic bond forms?

A
The transfer of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
B
The sharing of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
C
The transfer of electrons results in repulsive forces between molecules.
D
The sharing of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules.
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Each model shows bonding between a pair of atoms.Model A Model BWhich statement best explains how the models differ?

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A
Model A shows the formation of ions, and model B does not show the formation of ions.
B
Model A does not show the formation of ions, and model B shows the sharing of electrons.
C
Model A shows the sharing of electrons, and model B shows the formation of ions.
D
Model A shows the transfer of an electron, and model B shows the sharing of electrons.
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Which property is best to use when determining the strength of an ionic bond in a solid?

A
lattice energy
B
conductivity
C
hardness
D
solubility
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Which statement indicates that a substance may be an ionic compound?

A
It has a low melting point.
B
It is made up of molecules.
C
It can be flattened by a force.
D
It is made up of a crystal lattice.
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Which statement is true about a polyatomic ion?

A
It forms metallic bonds with other ions.
B
It forms covalent bonds with other ions.
C
It is made of atoms that are covalently bonded together.
D
It has a charge that is distributed over only part of the ion.
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Which property best indicates that a compound contains an ionic bond?

A
It is insoluble in water.
B
It can be easily flattened.
C
It has a low boiling point.
D
It conducts electricity when molten.
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Which of the following can easily form an ionic bond with a cation?

A
Sr
B
Ne
C
NH4+
D
PO43–
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Which of these best describes an ionic bond?

A
a force that keeps two large molecules together
B
an attraction that occurs between two nonmetals
C
a force that holds two oppositely charged ions together
D
an electromagnetic attraction that occurs between two metals
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The table lists the lattice energies of some compounds.CompoundLattice Energy (kJ/mol)LiF –1,036LiCl –853NaF –923KF –821NaCl –786Which statement about crystal lattice energy is best supported by the information in the table?

A
The lattice energy increases as cations get smaller, as shown by LiF and KF.
B
The lattice energy increases as the cations get larger, as shown by LiF and LiCl.
C
The lattice energy decreases as cations get smaller, as shown by NaCl and NaF.
D
The lattice energy decreases as the cations get smaller, as shown by NaF and KF.

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